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EXCLUSIVE Phuket New Year Party Coming LIVE as Holiday Island Welcomes 2016

Latest Phuketwan welcomes 2016 with a burst of innovation by bringing viewers the Countdown to New Year from Phuket's Cape Promthep LIVE. Enjoy the last moments of 2015.

Navy Rescues Seven From Sea After Ship Sinks Off Phuket Coast

Latest A Royal Thai nNavy warship has succeeded in rescuing seven crew who survived the sinking of a cargo ship in rough seas about 118 nautical miles off Phuket.

Phuket Prosecutor Seeks Extra 30 Days in Phuketwan Case: Judge to Decide

Latest An extra 30 days is being sought by the Phuket Prosecutor in which to consider an appeal in the controversial Phuketwan case. A judge will reveal the decision early next week.

UPDATE Phuket Paparazzi Focus on Angelina and Brad at the Amanpuri

Latest With a jet-ski crash part of the Hollywood gossip mix about Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, the Amanpuri is said to be the Phuket resort where the stars are staying with their children.

Phuket Underpasses Make 2016 the Holiday Island's Year of Traffic

Latest The New Year and beyond will bring continuing work on Phuket's underpasses with one just starting, a second ahead of schedule and a third well behind schedule. The first is complete and a fifth yet to begin.

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Phuket Bar Girls, Pop Pariahs, Sex and Murder

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Have we got your attention? We thought so. The focus on Gary Glitter highlights the world of pedophiles and prostitution but for a complete picture of sex on Phuket, study the case of Ian Beeston; Weddings can be happy affairs. More »

Patong Mayor Pian Wins Despite Poll Challenge

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

After a month's delay for a poll challenge, Patong has a reelected mayor. Pian Keesin is likely to push the Patong Tunnel and the Big Buddha cable car; Phuket mourns five in van blast; Alert on PAD action. More »

Phuket Victim Welcomes One-Two-Go Crash Report

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

The major finding of a report on Phuket's One-Two-Go air disaster has been released and one of the survivors believes it will be a step towards closure for many. But questions about the adequacy of pilot training remain. More »

Phuket Hotel School Wins Governor's Backing

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Andaman resorts often struggle to find trained staff who speak good English and carry out their roles efficiently. But the bad days may soon be over, with the Governor hearing of a plan for a Phuket hotel school. More »

Phuket Turns Pink With New City Bus Service

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

The familiar green Phuket City buses are turning pink and changing in other ways, too. Look for the new buses from October 1; New discount for airlines at Phuket; Dengue fight goes on foot. More »

James Bond Island To Topple: Ban on Tour Boats

Monday, August 25, 2008

To save James Bond Island, boats have now been banned from venturing close. Yet sadly, the collapse of a nearby stack shows that the end for the iconic outcrop is just a matter of time. More »

Phuket Sky Dive Reef Saved for Bang Tao

Monday, August 25, 2008

In a fuss about funding, Bang Tao almost loses its artificial Sky Dive Reef to Koh Racha. It was not plane sailing; Shock and disbelief at Immigration over the coming Russian invasion More »

Phuket Golf Scores As Chalong Academy Nears

Monday, August 25, 2008

Phuket golf is probably more popular and profitable than yachting. The addition of a nine hole course and golf academy at Chalong from 2009 should bring more swinging tourists and encourage local talent. More »

Phuket Spectacle As 1000 Monks Take Up Alms

Saturday, August 23, 2008

In one of the largest gatherings of its kind, thousands of people turn out in Phuket City to pay respects to 1000 monks and help the troubled Deep South; Rough seas stop Burma boatloads; New appointment at Sheraton. More »

Phuket Russian Invasion: Crisis Meeting on Guides

Friday, August 22, 2008

The Russians are coming in larger numbers, but what about the local guides, and the money?; Burmese guest worker meeting; New shopping ''park'' opens; Beach volleyball offers big prize money. More »

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